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Are You Smarter than a South Carolina Third Grader?

Each year, third graders in South Carolina study our state's history. This year, a Richland County student named Katie developed this fun and informative quiz as her special year-end project – which she has graciously granted SCIWAY permission to share!

Katie's quiz covers South Carolina's history over the past 500 years. You will only need a few minutes to tackle its 20 questions, and the questions are worth five points each. So take a break and test your knowledge to find out if you are indeed "smarter than a third grader." It just may be harder than you think!

By the way, we are happy to report that Katie received an A+ on her project. When asked if she had any words of wisdom for us old timers, she replied simply, "Well, all I can say is to know your facts and good luck!"

The South Carolina Heritage Corridor – which runs through 17 counties "from the mountains to the sea" – is also facing potentially catastrophic funding cuts. The only difference is they are facing these cuts from the feds.

If you've ever followed a portion of the corridor, or visited one of its grant sites or Discovery Centers, you know what a profound loss for our state this would be. Not only does the SCNHC provide funding for historical preservation, it also provides a real shot in the arm for rural SC towns – where it attracts tourists and creates much-needed jobs.

All in all, the SCNHC leverages a whopping $5.50 for every $1 in federal funds – not a bad return on investment if you ask us! Please click here - page no longer available to learn what you can do to help today. Generations of future South Carolinians will thank you!

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